Roesnallis AFC are holding their soccer camp on Monday July 28 to Friday 1st August from 9.30am to 2pm in The Grove. For boys aged 6-12 years old, Bring lunch. Free football. Please book early as places are limited. €25 per child or two siblings for €40. Please contact Colm at 087 7755481 or Sean at 087 3525205.

Clonaslee Branch CCE

Singing and music session first Friday of each month at 8.30pm in the Parochial Hall Clonaslee, all welcome, family event.

Martin Fallon Trad Weekend

On July 25 to 27 weekend of music, song, dance and storytelling. If your group would like to take part please contact John at 085 2851772 or conwaybridget3@gmail.com

Sessions

Two dates for your diary at An Sean Chistin, Irey, Ballyfin,Tuesday July 29, rambling house session with special guest Sam O’Doherty, accordionist, Thursday July 31, reliving the memories, an evening of songs, poems and stories of Co.Laois with special guest Tommy Drennan, of The Monarchs Showband fame. Both events at 8pm hosted by Maureen Culleton All are welcome.

Mountmellick Men’s Shed

Members of Mountmellick Men’s Shed recently enjoyed a trip to Portlaoise and Rathdowney Men’s Sheds. The next meeting will be Tuesday July 15 at 7.30pm in Wolfe Tone Court. New members welcome anytime. We are investigating obtaining a premise/ shed, disused building that can house the tools of the trade. If anyone knows of such a place please contact us on 087 657 8736.

James fintan lalor

This year’s James Fintan Lalor School takes place on October 17/18 at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise. Just some of the speakers confirmed so far include John Lonergan, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, Sean O’Rourke of RTÉ.

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